Historic Grand Farmhouse in Cashmere's Scenic Brender Canyon
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
This beautiful and fully restored 100-year-old farmhouse, built by one of the original pioneers in the Wenatchee Valley, is situated on 20 private acres in Brender Canyon, about 15 minutes from Leavenworth. With over 3,000 sq. ft. & 3 full stories, the farmhouse includes a huge stone wood-burning fireplace, new furniture, carpet, lighting, hardwood floors, new bathrooms and fixtures, beamed ceilings, antique furniture and period pieces throughout. There is a 10-foot dining room table that seats up to 18 guests handmade from the 100-year wood made available during the restoration.
Five full bedrooms and a charming fully-screened sleeping porch sleeps 15 comfortably. The former attic was completely remodeled into a modern game room/party room & den complete with large screen TV, ping pong table, game tables, 3 twin beds, a hide-a-bed and 2 large couches. New carpet, vaulted ceilings and ceiling fan plus beautiful lighting is throughout.
The real charm from this historical property is in the land and surrounding vineyard, orchards, huge Black Walnut trees, flower gardens, pristine hills for hiking. These 20 acres adjoin Forest Service Land for a peaceful setting with elk, deer, and other wild animals always close at hand. This is the perfect family getaway for a weekend or a week with Leavenworth so close, the Columbia River for boating, and quaint & quiet Cashmere with its parks, Pioneer museum, Aplets & Cotlets store, wineries, bakeries, restaurants, bowling alley, and huge antique market places. The Wenatchee River is nearby for summer floating.
Please note: Friendly dogs are permitted as long as they are not left alone inside the house or allowed on the furniture. Wild alcohol parties are NOT permitted.
Keywords: Renovated Historic Farmhouse
Property Type
- Farmhouse
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18, Beds for 14-18
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 5
- Loft
Bathrooms
- 4.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
- Bathroom 4
Kitchen & Dining
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Music Library
- VCR
- DVD Player
- CD Player
- Ping Pong Table
Communications
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Botanical Garden
- Mountaineering
- Whitewater Rafting
- Skiing
- Golf
- Water Skiing
- Rock Climbing
- Mountain Biking
- Wind-Surfing
- Tennis
- Mountain Climbing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Snowmobiling
- Snowboarding
- Rafting
- Hunting
- Cross Country Skiing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Jet Skiing
- Basketball Court
- Cycling
- Medical Services
- Groceries
- Churches
- Playground
- Winery Tours
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Bird Watching
- Outlet Shopping
- Hospital
- Scenic Drives
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Sledding
- Miniature Golf
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- ATM/Bank
- Walking
- Sailing
Other Activities
Reviews
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The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
- Guest Tricia
- Date of stay 02/15/13
- Review Submitted 02/27/13
The farmhouse was perfect for our size family and has a very warm and welcoming feeling. The grandchildren had plenty of room to spread out on the 3rd floor for sleeping and playing games. We hoped for snow but it was transition between seasons and most of the snow had melted. But everyone enjoyed exploring the surrounding countryside hiking up the big hill behind the farmhouse which gives you beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. We definitely recommend it for large groups.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: Dear Trisha and family: Thanks so much for the kind words. We wish there had been more snow for you, but some years it just doesn't happen the way we'd like. So nice to know you still had fun and took advantage of the property to hike and admire the views. We hope you can come back again someday in any season! We have live chickens & fresh eggs for the kids in the summer. All the best, Julie & family
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What a lovely place!
What a lovely place!
- Guest SeattleCara
- Date of stay 02/01/13
- Review Submitted 02/12/13
We have several families with kids - there was just enough snow for the kids to sled outside. The grown ups loved going in to Leavenworth or exploring the beer/cider breweries in Cashmere. Tip - the Aplets and Cotlets factory is shut on weekends in Winter. The house is very comfortable with room for everyone to spread out and relax. We could have used some hints for the stove - we never were sure how to control the heat. We loved all the bed options for snoring dads. Thank you for making us so welcome.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Owner response: Thanks so much Caroline and families. We are glad you had a nice time and were comfortable. So sorry the snow is melting but that we can't control. As for the classic country stove, we taped little instructions above it, but it's certainly a relic that adds to the charm of the history for us. But once it dies, we will replace it with a fancy new one, although it has lots of character (and still works fine). Thank you again for sharing our farm. Come back soon!
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Farmhouse
Farmhouse
- Guest Myndee
- Date of stay 01/04/13
- Review Submitted 01/13/13
Amazing! We will definitely return for many years to come! Thank you so much!!!Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.
Owner response: Thanks for the nice comment! We hope you do return for years to come! It's really gorgeous in the summer too and the chickens are there-- which is a hoot for kids.
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Delightful time in Cashmere Farmhouse
Delightful time in Cashmere Farmhouse
- Guest XXYYZZ
- Date of stay 02/09/12
- Review Submitted 03/20/12
7 of us had a delightful time in the wonderfully restored old house. We had room to spread out, comfortable chairs in which to gather and talk, a grand table to eat grand meals, and the space to stash snowshoes, wet clothes and all those groceries! The owners were thoughtful and polite when we called for some minor questions, and with their followup after our visit. The home is well appointed in all regards; from an iPod/Phone/Pad applicable sound system, to a huge variety of movies on tape, to a well stocked kitchen. We had a grand time and would come back again.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: That's the kind of feedback we love to hear! Wonderful to know you enjoyed our farmhouse and that you were comfortable during your stay. We'd love to have you back anytime as it's beautiful in all the seasons. Thanks again.
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- Guest Val Perry
- Date of stay 01/06/10
- Review Submitted 01/06/10
Our stay at this wonderful home was more than we could have hoped for. It was so relaxing and fun. The home is well appointed and so welcoming. Each of the 12 of us had a memorable experience!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Meredith
- Date of stay 09/21/09
- Review Submitted 09/21/09
"Oh my gosh! What a fabulous place. The whole house exudes your warmth and care. I enjoyed looking through the photo books and getting a sense of all the hard work you all put into restoring your farm house. So many wonderful, original features: the ornate door hinges, the little triangle shaped doo-dads in each corner of the stairs, the light fixtures,the piece of decorative metal above the front door. I absolutely adored the "Betty Crocker" stove. Very cool. The whole place reminded me of the Iowa farm I spent Summer's on when I was growing up. And then their are your personal touches like the beautiful quilts. "Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Tom & Colleen
- Date of stay 03/15/09
- Review Submitted 03/15/09
"Your house is beautiful. It has so much character and has such a loving feeling. The 3rd level was probably our favorite spot. We played lots of ping pong and cribbage. This is a beautiful peaceful valley. No sound of cars. Very quiet. Thanks for sharing your beautiful peace with us." Thank you Tom and Colleen for sharing your photos with us too! and from your e-mail..."We had a blast. Tom said he could feel the love in the house. Your property is beautiful too!"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest Tani & Daniel
- Date of stay 03/15/09
- Review Submitted 03/15/09
Here's an copy of the nice note left at the Farmhouse guestbook 1/09: "Thank you so much for allowing our youth group to occupy your beautiful house this weekend! Lives were changed for eternity here this weekend. The memories we made here we won't soon forget! :-) God Bless!" Ephrata First Baptist Youth Thank you to Tani and your great group of kids and leaders! The Szmania familyDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest The Lee Family
- Date of stay 03/15/09
- Review Submitted 03/15/09
As shared from the farmhouse guest book: "We had a super white and exciting Christmas at your awesome farmhouse. The house was amazing. The snow fell perfect and the fire warm and toasty. Thanks for opening up your place for other family's to enjoy." And from an e-mail: "I look forward to many more visits at the Brender Farm, and will always just come right back to heaven. I need look no further for my North West vacation spot." Thank you to the Lee family - we hope we can welcome you again to our farm. 2/09 The Szmania familyDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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- Guest The Irish Family
- Date of stay 03/15/09
- Review Submitted 03/15/09
Another nice comment from the Farmhouse guestbook: "Thank you for sharing your little piece of paradise with us! We had a snowy blast!"Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rates
SUMMER(June-Oct) & WINTER(Dec-Feb)rates: $295/Sun-Th- $335 Fri/Sat (1st 6 guests) + $25/night/per person over six guests - children 2 & under free. Holiday rates start at $395/night/1st 6 guests** (Xmas,NY,Easter,Thxgiv,July 4 wk) TWO NIGHT min stay/HOLIDAY 4 night min.incl.Christmas,Thanksgiving & New Years. $125-$150 cleaning fee. $10/night pet fee + $25 non-ref.dep. (max.2 friendly pets) 10% base rate disc for 7+ nights. SPRING/FALL base rates $250/$295 1st 6 guests 50% payment due 60 days- Full pymt due 30 days prior to rental date. Holiday excpt $250 refundable Deposit due at confirm; 60 day cancellation for FULL REFUND
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
- Nearest Airport: Wenatchee at 15 Miles
- Nearest Train: Leavenworth Amtrak Station at 8 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Hwy 2 / Hwy 97 at 3 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Devil's Gulch Drinkery in Cashmere at 3 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Mission Ridge at 20 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Mount Cashmere Golf Course at 2 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: many at 3 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2006
About the owner: Our busy family of five includes three sons, 2 of whom are now in college and one in high school. We own and have operated a fine-dining restaurant in Seattle, where we permanently live, for over 19 years. Chef (& Dad) was born and raised in Germany, so he naturally gravitated to the 'Bavarian beauty' and pioneer history of this old house. I (the mom) was born & raised in Seattle, but travelled the world enough to recognize the beauty here. I'm a UW Husky, one son is a WSU graduate, and two are WWU Vikings. Plus our 2 great dogs go wild there!
Why the Owner Chose Leavenworth:
Cashmere is like a dream come true in that is combines the beauty of all 4 seasons within 2 1/2 hours of Seattle. The Wenatchee River is close for tubing, the Columbia River is close for water sports and fishing. The mountains are close for skiing and we have hot enough weather to grow our own vineyard. This house is huge enough to have lots of families share it at one time without feeling crowded ever. Our kids love the 3rd floor game loft especially. We use our mountain & road bikes, as there are many hiking and horse trails. Plus 300 days of sunshine guaranteed in Cashmere is great & it's in the heart of Chelan Co. wine country. We liked the peace and privacy of acreage and our sons love all the activities surrounding the area.
The Unique Benefits at this Farmhouse:
The wild animals are wonderful - as long as they stay out of the vineyard. Herds of elk and deer roam the property, plus the occasional coyotes howl. We've seen a bear and a mountain lion, tons of hummingbirds and song birds. The spring peonies are gorgeous, fruit trees and orchards are everywhere, the house is surrounded by 100+ foot tall old Black Walnut trees for shade and sheer beauty. There's lots of grass to play croquet or badmitten, slip & slide or throw a frisbee. Plus we have 2 friendly hens in summer and fall. We treat this as our home to share with friends so it comes fully stocked with everything WE could think of that you might enjoy including cords of firewood, toys, books, movies, games, puzzles and kitchen items.
Contact us
- Primary: (206) 285-2733
- Secondary: (206) 284-7305 (Washington, USA)
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - shared photo website of Brender Farm
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Photos
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Fully-renovated historic farmhouse on 20 acres includes a one-acre vineyard
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The 'back yard' in spring with peonies, BBQ, patio, picnic tables and flowers.
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Great room features large sectional sofa, reading area and huge dining table
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Farmhouse bedrooms include antique furniture and period artwork.
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Fully stocked huge country kitchen with eating area, dishwasher, microwave, etc.
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Secluded, private, peaceful and serene in winter and summer
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Historic dining table seats 16 with glass French Doors opening to large deck
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Winter in Cashmere is great for all snow sports on 20 acres of sledding hills.
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Master bedroom with King sized four-post bed and antique furnishings
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Old fashioned country kitchen with dining area, sink/prep island, all equipment.
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3rd floor Party room with hideabed, big screen TV, ping pong, game tables
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